Partially Accessible - parking, main floor and washrooms in Oakridge Interpretive Centre are accessible * Ireland House is not accessible

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The Museums of Burlington (Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm) are dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of the heritage of Burlington.

Ireland House at Oakridge Farm was built between 1835 and 1837, and was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington's earliest settlers * the homestead has been restored to illustrate three distinct time periods that represent the generations of Irelands who lived in the house: the 1850s, 1890s and 1920s.

* property consists of 4 acres of woodland, gardens, potting shed, cottage/drive shed, and picnic areas * 90 percent of the furnishings are original to the Ireland family and restorations of the house have reclaimed missing elements of former times * the museum offers tours of the property, living historical demonstrations, special events and educational programs

The Museums of Burlington (Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm) are dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and presentation of the heritage of Burlington. Ireland House at Oakrid ... [More]

Joseph Brant Museum is a replica of the original homestead of Joseph Brant ('Thayendanegea', 1742-1807) * in 1798, the Mohawk and British captain was granted 3,450 acres at the 'head-of-the-lake' (Bur ...

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